State the contributions of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the development of the UAE under the following headings: Humanitarian, Politician, Military and Sportsman
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Humanitarian:
- He made contributions to the Trucial States Development Fund as oil production increased.
-Shaikh Zayed dealt greatly in infrastructure to develop building, schools, housing, hospitals and roads.
-He made sure that people should benefit. He extended rights to the women of the UAE, who under his vision enjoyed their rights for education, employment and equality.
- Under his rule, AED 90.5 billion worth of aid was given various forms to 117 countries around the world.
-Also in UAE Red Crescent Authority, he gave AED 1.3 billion.
-In Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation he gave AED 450 million.
-In Al Maktoum Foundation gave AED 295.3 million.
Politician:
- Allying with the Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Shaikh Zayed helped to include seven emirates and other states that made up the Trucial States like Qatar and Bahrain to enjoy its benefits.
- In 1970, he formalized the consultation process and established the National Consultative Council. Through this bringing together the leaders of each of the main tribes.
-He worked most of his life on ensuring the preservation of species like the Arabian Oryx and the sand gazelle. He helped in World Wildlife Funds which led him to winning the golden panda award.
It was after his father’s death that H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was crowned as the prince of UAE.
His ruling powers not only made UAE strong in terms of the politics but in other fields too.
His contribution to every field has been immense and that is why he is considered to be the best ruler.